Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Fall / Winter 2009 - 2010 Fashion Spotlight
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"I just want you to know that your merchandise is by far the best I have found. You have a new customer in me."

- Thanks, Theresa

New & Hot Products

Sterling Silver Sure-Set™ Ring Mountings Sterling Silver Sure-Set™
Ring Mountings

New size additions to the Sure-Set line of ring mountings for cabochons and faceted gems. Shop cast sterling silver ring styles including single- and multi-stone settings with filigree, braided and leaf designs.

Holiday Jewelry and Gift Sale Holiday Jewelry and Gift Sale

Celebrate the season with new jewelry and gift items priced right for retailing (and gift-giving). Now’s the time to stock up on quick and easy gift items. Sale ends 8 a.m. on January 4, 2010.

Fashion NecklacesFashion Necklaces

Shop over 80 NEW fashion necklaces in a variety of styles. Perfect for counter sales, stock up now for the best selection.

New Press Release

Pewter Glue-On Bails Pewter Glue-On Bails

Transforming focal components into spectacular pendants is easier than ever with new glue-on bails. Textured surface creates a strong bond to focal components in just one step. Made in the USA, lead-safe pewter aanraku-style bails are available in antiqued gold plate, antiqued silver plate, antiqued copper plate and gunmetal finishes.

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Gallery of Designs

  • Get fresh ideas from thousands of fashionable jewelry pieces.
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Gallery of Designs Fire Mountain Gems and Beads 2009-10 Beading Contests

Free Beading Instructions

  • Get FREE beading patterns.
  • Discover new techniques.
  • Learn all you need to know about designing with Swarovski® crystal components.

Encyclobeadia

  • Useful charts and interesting articles.
  • Answers to your jewelry-making questions.
  • Complete dictionary of beading terms.
  • Everything you ever wanted to know about gemstones.
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Symmetrical Loops

Jewelry that is strung using crimps should have a small loop that allows the clasp a little bit of movement in order to keep the wire from breaking or fraying from use under tension. To keep the loops of your beading wire even and large enough, insert one side of your round-nosed pliers into the loop while pulling the wire tight and crimping it down.

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Vintage Glamour Wedding Styles

The timeless style and classic elegance of vintage and vintage-inspired wedding jewelry is fast becoming a favorite among brides. Get inspired to create your own vintage style in this featured Wedding Pearls of Wisdom project.

Pantone Color Trends for Spring/Summer 2010

Find out what PANTONE colors are hot in fashion and jewelry design for the upcoming Spring/Summer season, and get detailed descriptions of each color palette as it relates directly to design.

Free Jewelry Maker's Catalogs

FREE Jewelry Maker's Catalog!

Promo Beads - Promotional Quality Gemstone Beads

Fedex Ground for 5 Bucks - No Weight Limit

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'80's Redux

"Spring's '80s moment has fully arrived, both in the form of oversized metal ball necklaces and accessories accented with shiny spherical studs."

-- Accessories magazine November 2009

Medieval Love Song

Hot this season: Swarovski® Crystal Pearls Swarovski® Crystal Pearls

Creamy and regal, Swarovski® crystal pearl beads are the ultimate compliment to jewelry designs inspired by medieval royalty.

Hot this season: Copper-Plated Glass Beads Copper-Plated Glass Beads

Blend copper-plated glass beads, which hint at the beauty of luminous stained glass windows found in medieval cathedrals, into your jewelry designs for dazzling classical color.

Hot this season: Gold-Plated Earwires Gold-Plated Earwires

Gold is the eternal standard of royalty and riches. Wear the look of wealth affordably with gold-plated earwires in all shapes and styles.

Hot this season: Gold- and Silver-Plated Findings Gold- and Silver-Plated Findings

Impart jewelry designs with the radiance and beauty of gold- and silver-plated filigree findings inspired by the high medieval ages.

Hot this season: Fleur-de-lis Charms & Components Fleur-de-lis Charms & Components

Gleaming gold- and silver-plated heraldic fleur-de-lis symbols from the coat of arms of medieval royalty are making their way into jewelry designs this season.

Design Ideas
Design Idea 952G

Guide your accessories into the gilded era of Camelot this season for an uplifting style full of wonder and optimism. Awaken the imagination with a diverse array of bejeweled products and illuminating design ideas to inspire your own fairytale style!

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